Deeply appreciate getting an oz of this with the $9.99 flat shipping. This one was interesting, and definitely another coffee alternative marketed tea.
I was not a huge fan of this one because it reminded me of Bengal Spice, but I do appreciate it and see it more as a mixing/latte kind of tea. It’s like a chai version of a Cafe du Monde, and I enjoyed it a little more as I read Anne Rice’s The Witching Hour, right in the chapter where Michael Curry fawns over its syrupy taste in New Orleans. The tea itself is meant to emulate Cafe du Olla, and it’s definitely got that vibe.
Coincidentally, Anne Rice’s son posted about how Anne felt about New Orleans in comparison to the harsh cold air in Seattle, which is word by word reflected in her book. I’m still sad I didn’t get to go to one of her book signings-I grew up loving Vampire Chronicles and her campy Mummy series, and would have loved to meet her and talk about history. I know she was very reserved, but still-she’s a person I think would be cool to talk to.
Back to the tea, I’m going to have to serve it with cream and sugar. Many people on the site mix it with chocolate almond milk, but I’ll be more straight forward with it. I enjoyed it more cold than hot without additives. When I oversteeped it, it got a little bit too spicy like a fireball. Still pleasant, I’m not sure I’d drink this one on its own often.
My nitpick is really with not being able to drink it straight and the chicory, but it’s intended to be served with some kind of milk or cream from utter or plant grinding. Reading Anne Rice while looking at a Witch Themed Tea company is also not a good combo for my wallet. Luckily, this was a free sample and I’m still thoroughly happy I got to try some.
Flavors: Chicory, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Herbs, Malt, Spicy, Tannic